Couples Counseling Therapists in Macon, GA
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Alicia Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CMAC
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to adjust to the changes that are happening in your life? If so, I have a genuine passion for helping families,
couples
, and individuals work through transitional life stages. My goal is to create an environment that will help highlight your strengths and capabilities to adjust and transition to the next step in your life.
Paige Forshay-Rodefer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCPT, EMDR-CT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Whether working on early/recent trauma (including PTSD), self-esteem, depression, anxiety,
relationship
struggles, grief & loss, life transitions or “I’m just not myself lately” feeling, let’s see how we can work together to craft the change you are looking for in your life.
Are you weighed down by your past or present experiences or trauma? Are you looking for a new way of relating to others in your life or learning to live your best life with acceptance & understanding? Many adverse experiences in our lives leave us with behaviors and beliefs that effect our ability to function and relate to the people we care about. Whether it’s a difficult break-up, childhood experiences, problematic relationships, or trauma, the healing that therapy brings can be transformative. Taking that step is important in healing & making change a reality.
Wayne H Welch, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, AAMFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked with individuals, and
couples
for many years.
I provide face to face sessions at my office having completed vaccinations or can provide telehealth services. My office provides complete confidentiality with no staff or waiting area. I bring to my practice many years of experience in psychotherapy on a wide array of issues; Whatever the issues I bring no judgment, and a commitment to an empathic alliance with you to face your unique challenges. I see a limited number of clients which affords you greater attention and flexibility of scheduling. I hope you will call so we can explore working together.
Michael Caputo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Life can be challenging. Sometimes you strive toward something meaningful. It’s not easy but it’s fulfilling. Other times we can struggle with what blocks us from a satisfying life, like grief or depression or anxiety or trauma. What if you could refocus that energy from negative thoughts and feelings and, instead, pour it into pursuing a meaningful life? More time with family. Enriching a loving
relationship
. Chasing a career goal. Improving yourself. I believe we can lose ourselves in struggles that take us away from healthy living. You can aim for a way to deal with internal difficulties and engage in purposeful living.
A Better You Integrated Health & Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Together, We Heal Holistically. Whether you are living with Depression, Anxiety, Burn out, Perfectionism, Low self-esteem, Anger Issues, Struggling with Gender identity,
Relationship
challenges, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Grief, or PTSD, welcome to your Healing Journey. I am Yasmin Ceacal-Releford, LMSW and I extend a personal invitation to you and welcome you to reach out and consider me when choosing the Facilitator of Your Healing.
Ashley Roberson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in individuals,
couples
, and military families providing marital, premarital, and counseling for individual concerns.
My ideal client is one that is open to the process. I am trained to work with many issues life brings and nothing makes me more hopeful than a client who is invested in their own growth. The therapy process takes work and commitment and if you're ready, so am I!
RestoreJ225 Therapeutic Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CMFT, NCC, CPCS, CP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with teens and adult males/females who suffers with the disease of addiction; I work with clients who suffers with mental health related issues; I assist
couples
in restoring love, trust, commitment, and intimacy in relationships; I work with clients and their family who suffer with the HIV/AIDS related issues,.
Sometimes life’s circumstances and challenges can leave you feeling stuck. You find yourself just wanting someone to help you or your family to begin living a more meaningful life. My aspirations are to be a change agent that helps people to restore, rebuild, and regain hope in living a healthy, meaningful, and wholesome life.
Truity Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my profession is not only my career of choice but a labor of love. I have always enjoyed assisting others. My goal is provide a safe encouraging environment where individual feels safe in expressing their concerns and issues. I have experience working with a diverse population who struggle with depression, PTSD, family conflict and
relationship
issues. I assist clients in developing insight into the source of their behavioral issues and concerns.
Not accepting new clients
Laura Price
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have experience working with a variety of populations and issues, including self-esteem, codependency,
relationship
challenges, depression, anxiety, faith deconstruction, religious trauma, adoption, parenting and more.
Hi! I am not accepting new clients at this time but please check back in the future. My goal in therapy is to help you identify root causes of issues, process your past, and move forward in new patterns. Family dynamics and life experiences often keep us stuck, so I want to help you work through those difficulties and become more authentically yourself. I am open and affirming of who you are and trust that you are the expert on your life. My job is to provide tools and an approach that will best support you. We all need someone to sit in the midst of the mess with us, allow us to feel our emotions, and witness our growth.
Adrian Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CAMSII
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Did you grow up without a consistent and healthy
relationship
with your parents due to their substance abuse, mental health issues, or verbal and/or physical abuse? Do you struggle with feelings of abandonment, rejection, worthlessness, inadequacy, and low self-esteem? I want to work with you to develop a positive sense of self and to heal from the past traumas associated with your parental and family unit. Life does not warn you about the adverse effects of having a parent that struggles with substance abuse or mental illness which can leave you to sort out the byproducts of your trauma. I have experienced this exact pain.
Amy Lee Flowers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in a variety of settings: the Army, a women's center, private practice, Dept of Corrections, Dept. of Juvenile Justice and the media (I have had radio and television spots discussing mental health issues). I work with ages 15- and enjoy teaching anger management skills, general stress management/ coping/social skills and dealing with mood disorders and trauma. I work with individuals,
couples
and famiies to enhance relationships. I believe that for some clients, the therapeutic
relationship
is the main factor in the therapy.
Wanda Burns-Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC , CAMSII
Verified
Verified
For the past 20 years, I’ve worked in a variety of settings, inpatient and outpatient, providing professional social work and counseling to Individuals, Families and
Couples
.
Life is a journey that will bring on many challenges and changes that can often put you in a dark place. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, that will transition you to a better place. As a Licensed, caring professional, I would be honored to offer assistance to you in discovering that light, so you can be empowered, equipped and successful on your journey.
Violina Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with
couples
and individuals to help encourage the change they have been wanting.
Are you ready for change? Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Violina Keller and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist (under supervision). Is your
relationship
or marriage struggling to survive? Are you wanting change but do not know how to achieve it or ask for it? Has it caused some anxiety or thoughts of depression?
Inner-Connect Counseling, Consulting & Education
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS, MA
Verified
Verified
I thrive on helping
couples
to realize growth.
I enjoy in working with individuals with mood disorders, stress, anxiety, and people who desire to make changes to improve their quality of life. I work well with
couples
and specialize in working with Blended families.
Waitlist for new clients
Courtney B Caldwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CJSOC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I mostly use Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and Behavior Modification to work with teens and adults as individuals,
couples
, and families.
Therapy allows you to work through your thoughts, emotions, interactions and relationships in a safe supportive atmosphere. A good therapist will support and guide you to gain increased perspective and insight while also empowering you to self-assess and identify solutions/needed changes, not impress their beliefs on you. YOU are the active change agent in your journey to increased happiness and fulfillment; a good therapist just guides the way. I am happy to help whether you are seeking to find your own happiness, to improve or change relationships with others in your life, or to learn to better manage stress and emotions.
Waitlist for new clients
Tracy Turner-Bumberry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S, CAS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, and welcome to my page! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified AutPlay Therapist, Certified Autism Specialist, and Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist. I specialize in Autism and ADHD, but can treat other diagnoses as well. My therapy approach is strengths-based, focusing on skill building and
relationship
development. Carly, my certified therapy dog, is also available to attend sessions. I offer video therapy sessions for those who would have difficulty coming to the office. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Ronda D. Shirley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
“I know that it can be hard to be in a
relationship
with me.” “I’m too much.” “I can’t depend on anyone but myself.” “I just rather be alone than be with someone and be unhappy.” Each of these statements suggest that you’re living life in a state of fear. When you feel unsafe, you are looking for the danger in situations. You trust no one. You are constantly in the mode of defending, running away, people pleasing or in analysis paralysis (procrastination). As a result of your responses to your fears, each of your relationships suffer. Wouldn’t it be GLORIOUS to trust your spirit of discernment, kill your fears and feel safe?
Corey Wetzel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I'm highly-trained as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and trained in Gottman theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy for
couples counseling
.
I am a firm believer that the greatest experiences and our most difficult moments include other people. Relationships with others are not always easy to navigate. Experiences we have with other people can have a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. I love to support people exploring their
relationship
with themselves and how that can have a positive impact on our
relationship
with others. I have knowledge and experience working with individuals and
couples
who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, parenting, postpartum and identity issues.
Macon, GA 31211
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Heather Merritt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience in the field, 15 of which have been in counseling. I assist clients with issues surrounding self-esteem, body image, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. I also assist clients struggling with
relationship
issues and divorce. I have extensive experience in grief counseling and supporting clients as they process loss. I am passionate about helping others love themselves, take care of their bodies, and find freedom from societal standards!!
The Comfy Place
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAMSII, LICSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new & sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. We are a group of therapists dedicated to helping kids, teens, adults,
couples
, & families heal. We understand that life has many ups & downs so we aim to create a safe space where people can have FUN, get REAL, and HEAL. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.